Ali Bunow Korane is the former Governor of Garissa County, Kenya. He assumed the office in August 2017 as the 2nd incumbent governor of Garissa after the 2017 general.[1][2]
Ali Bunow Korane | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Garissa County | |
| In office August 2017 – 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Nathif Jama Adam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ali Bunow Korane Balambala, Garissa |
| Political party | Jubilee Party |
Ali Korane was born in Balambala, Garissa, he is from a Somali Muslim family. He obtained his Bachelor and Masters of Art in International Studies and Diplomacy both from George Washington University.[3]
Ali Korane joined the Kenya Army as 2nd Lieutenant and was posted to 50 Air Cavalry Battalion. He was later trained as a helicopter pilot on the McDonnell Douglas MD 500 Defender anti-tank helicopter.[4]
Administrative and Politics edit
After retirement from the army he joined the Provincial Administration where he later served as a Permanent Secretary in three various Ministries, the Ministry of Tourism and Information, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Sports. Ali Korane was also the special envoy- Horn of Africa in 2010 after he was assigned the post by President Uhuru Kenyatta to coordinate peace in the country.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Horn of Africa partners". Conciliation Resources. 2015-08-06. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ Kwach, Julie (2020-07-31). "Counties in Kenya: their governors and headquarters". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ Muhindi, Susan. "Garissa overnor claims family of ex-county executive out for vengeance over son's shooting". The Star. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ a b "The Governor – Garissa County Government". Retrieved 2021-07-14.
External links edit
- Ukaya, Brian. "Big losers in the Kenya 2017 General Election". The Standard. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- "Know Your Governor: Here Are The 47 Governors Of Kenya". Soko Directory. 2019-12-26. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- Mohamed, Hassan. "Korane's new leadership style is reason Garissa clans now talk of unity". The Standard. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
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